1912 Watermark V over Crown (V5), Comb Perf 12 x 12½ 1d Rose-carmine strips of 12 from base of sheet (2) with 'CA' and 'JBC' monograms, from two different plates showing variations in the gaps in the marginal rule. One strip with three units thinned, both strips with slight toning in selvedge at right edge, otherwise fine with most units MUH. BW V52z/za (2004), cat AU$780+

1912 Watermark V over Crown (V5), Comb Perf 12 x 12½ 1d Rose-carmine 'CA' monogram block of 20 from left of sheet with selvedge three sides, and showing variety 'Double Perforation' resulting from an additional inverted strike of the comb down the left side. Some perf reinforcement, however of fresh appearance and an exceptional double perf variety in combination with the monogram, ex Pack, Purves and Perry. Not listed in 2004 Brusden-White catalogue, BW V52z variety

Lot 249

Estimate: $180

Realised Price : $135

1912 Watermark V over Crown (V5), Comb Perf 12 x 12½ 2d Reddish-violet (wmk inverted) and 2d Lilac (wmk upright) strips of 12 from top of sheet of Plates 5 and 6 showing selvedge three sides and with three and four Plate Dots respectively in marginal line over unit [11]. Some perf separation but with stamps MUH, a fine pair. BW V70z,za (2004) cat AU$310+